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M3.3 Depth: 242.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ruapehu District, Manawatu-Whanganui (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 17:34:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ruapehu District, Manawatu-Whanganui (New Zealand) on June 10, 2026 at 17:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 242 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 242 km
Intermediate
242 km
242 km — deeper than the regional average (69.8 km)
Regional average: 69.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taupo
    Distance: 57 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 760 m ·Last eruption: 260 ·New Zealand
  • Tongariro
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'978 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·New Zealand
  • Ruapehu
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'797 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·New Zealand
  • Okataina
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'111 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·New Zealand
  • Taranaki
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'518 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·New Zealand
  • Tuhua/Mayor Island
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 355 m ·Last eruption: -5055 ·New Zealand

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